Title
Closed Session Request - Labor Negotiation Strategy
Body
Agenda of: August 26, 2026
Item No.: 2026-329
Amount: N/A
TO: The Honorable
Board of Directors
Great Lakes Water Authority
FROM: Suzanne R. Coffey, P.E.
Chief Executive Officer
Great Lakes Water Authority
DATE: August 19, 2026
RE: Closed Session Request - Labor Negotiation Strategy
MOTION
Upon the request and recommendation of William M. Wolfson, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, and Phyllis Hurks, General Counsel, the Board of Directors (Board) of the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA), Agrees to meet with GLWA management in Closed Session to discuss labor negotiation strategy; and authorizes the CEO to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
BACKGROUND
Section 8(c) of the Michigan Open Meetings Act permits a Public Body to meet in Closed Session “For strategy and negotiation sessions connected with the negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement if either negotiating party requests a closed hearing.” GLWA management has requested the opportunity to meet with the Board to discuss such strategy. The Open Meetings Act requires an affirmative roll call vote of 2/3 of the Board Members appointed and serving is necessary for such a meeting.
JUSTIFICATION
GLWA management has requested the opportunity to meet with the Board to discuss labor negotiation strategy.
BUDGET IMPACT
The proposed Closed Session does not impact the budget.
COMMITTEE REVIEW
This matter is presented directly to the GLWA Board of Directors.
SHARED SERVICES IMPACT
This item does not impact the shared services agreement between GLWA and DWSD.